The Florida Department of Children and Families consists of more than more than 10,000 employees across the state whose mission it is to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families. Operating on the core values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence, we empower people to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve.